Coronary Artery Disease

by Barsness, Gregory W.; Holmes, David R., Jr.

• ISBN13: 9781846284601
• ISBN10: 1846284600
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2011-12-06
• Publisher: Springer Verlag

Summary

Coronary Artery Disease will be directed towards individuals with an interest in the clinical treatment of patients with unrevascularizable angina. It will explore a variety of treatment options in the setting of a sound scientific background and provide guidance and predictions for future direction in this rapidly developing field. As the only textbook of its kind, it will fulfill an unmet need and is likely to be greeted with significant enthusiasm by the practicing internal medicine, family practice and cardiovascular clinicians. It will also provide a reliable reference for clinical and basic researchers interested in this topic, as well as affected patients and their families.

Table of Contents

Introduction.-Epidemiology.-Basic Science Concepts.-Natural History in Humans.-Treatment Options and Goals of Treatment.-Medical Therapies.-Exercise Rehabilitation and Training.-Invasive (Percutaneous and Surgical) Interventions.-Therapeutic Angiogenesis.-TMR.-Spinal Cord Stimulation.-External Counterpulsation.-Transplant.-Alternative Therapies.-Non-specific "placebo" effects.-Psychological effects and intervention.-Secondary Prevention Strategies.